A westbound mixed bag makes her way through a deep cut on the old PRR/B&O Panhandle Line.
The morning Peninsula train crosses The Cuyahoga River as she rumbles through the valley on a perfect fall morning.
After coupling onto her train, the Grayling Special pulls into the station to pick up her passengers for the return trip to Kawkawlin.
After dumping the ash pan a Steam Railroading Institute crew member rakes the ashes from under the 1225.
A Steam Railroading Institute crew member blows out the ash pan on the 1225.
The 3254 takes on water at Tobyhanna as fellow RP contributor Mitch Goldman takes her mug shot.
The Water Gap Special heads east approching Slateford Junction where one of the Alcos will be cut from the headend and coupled to the rear for the return trip to East Stroudsburg.
After rescuing the Delaware Water Gap Special, DL 2452, 2461 and CN 3254 charge up the hill toward the summit. The two Alcos would be cut off at Tobyhanna.
Two classic Alcos head east to rescue the Delaware Water Gap Special after she stalled on the hill.
With at least 5 wheel slips at this location alone, all the sand in the world couldn't help this Mikado climb the hill as she would stall about a mile west of this location.
Westbound Q139-27 glides along the Cuyahoga River and through the scenic town of Kent.
Thanks to Steve Barry and crew for the lighting.
Ready for departure.
As night falls, the crew of a westbound manifest take their orders as they are about to depart. Thanks to Peter Lerro for putting this event together.
A dream turns to reality, well almost. Thanks to Peter Lerro and crew for a job well done!